Windsor Heights, IA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 79%

Violent crime 26%

Property crime 97%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2018 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2019; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Windsor Heights_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	231	n/a (estimate)	4,619	1,942	2,580
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.7	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	60.0	30.9	42.6
Robbery	2	n/a	40.0	29.5	86.2
Assault	9	n/a	180.0	187.9	246.8
Violent crime	14	n/a (estimate)	280	250	381
Burglary	20	n/a	399.9	352.6	376.0
Theft	196	n/a	3,919.2	1,190.4	1,594.6
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	20.0	148.5	228.9
Property crime	217	n/a (estimate)	4,339	1,692	2,200

Key findings

Windsor Heights crime rates are 79% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Windsor Heights are 26% lower than the national average
In Windsor Heights you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Windsor Heights is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Windsor Heights has not changed

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The Windsor Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Windsor Heights as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Windsor Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Windsor Heights (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Windsor Heights, IA per 100,000 people. In Windsor Heights, the total number of daily crimes is 2.38 times more than the Iowa average and 1.79 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Windsor Heights is 1.12 times more than the Iowa average and 1.36 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Windsor Heights has a daily crime rate that is 2.57 times more than the Iowa average and 1.97 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Windsor Heights (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Windsor Heights in comparison to other Iowa communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Windsor Heights safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Windsor Heights being safer than 22% of cities in Iowa and 21% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Iowa cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Windsor Heights. In conclusion, Windsor Heights ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Windsor Heights

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Windsor Heights is 1 in 358

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Windsor Heights is 1 in 24

The chance of being a victim of crime in Windsor Heights is 1 in 22

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Windsor Heights, Iowa you have a 1 in 358 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Windsor Heights.

Year Over Year Crime In Windsor Heights (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Windsor Heights, Iowa (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Windsor Heights has not changed, the amount of property crime in Windsor Heights has not changed, and the total amount of crime in Windsor Heights has not changed year over year.

Windsor Heights police department

Item	Windsor Heights	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 14 Windsor Heights police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 56.8% greater than the Iowa average and 13.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Granger, IA	1,461	64	432	495
Polk City, IA	4,115	130	455	585
Dallas Center, IA	1,851	81	545	626
Van Meter, IA	1,256	84	571	655
Saylorville, IA	3,445	89	601	690
Cumming, IA	415	101	684	785
Norwalk, IA	9,944	83	828	910
Windsor Heights, IA	4,980	280	4,339	4,619

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
East Harwich, MA	4,979	194	724	917
Mansfield, LA	4,979	717	3,881	4,598
Lawrenceburg, IN	4,983	596	2,325	2,921
Silver Springs, NV	4,984	509	2,294	2,803
Burbank CDP, CA	4,984	230	1,224	1,454
Windsor Heights, IA	4,980	280	4,339	4,619

Source: The Windsor Heights, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.